YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

I've been doing a 9 minute RAIN meditation when I have a workday that leaves me struggling with feelings. It really helps me calm down and sleep. I like this one, especially the way she says "or if you're having a hard time". I can feel the empathy in her voice. It's available through her ...

I can confirm that there are times when it needs to go in the garbage, or it will be eaten. When I get any fast food that includes fries, the first thing I do is throw half in the garbage. I've asked to just get half to begin with, but they can't do that. Heather, who can never buy the thin mint ore...

The movies do like to feed our fantasy of being saved by romantic love!
And the quirky girl almost always is the only one who "understands" the brooding man. Sure, he left me here alone in the hospital, but you don't understand his pain!

Excellent, Beany Boo!

Hi Rivergirl, Thinking of you. While you're feeling better might be a good time to plan something nice for yourself for Saturday. Walk to a favourite coffee shop listening to an upbeat podcast? That fancy cheese you like? Temporary pink bangs? That gorgeous notebook you want but have no use for? Zoo...

It seems to be a thing now to have a car accident in a movie come out of nowhere. It's disturbing to me, I can't imagine how it must feel for you.
Hey screenwriters, spend some time on a second draft, and make us feel with your writing, not a cheap shock gimmick.

I'm gonna correct you here, Oak.
The quietly courageous dying girl


Also, I will throw in here the sexual assault of a woman as character development for her, motivation for her partner.
Cheap use of a life changing event.

Oak, I love this plan. I have one thought. How about ONE reliable news source, perhaps one from another country? I like the UK Guardian or CBC from Canada. I haven't checked out BBC in awhile. American journalism has a stake in the game, and while the others certainly have their bias, there is less ...

Hi Rivergirl, I know this is a cliché, but I just love the saying, and if you didn't pursue *goal*, how old would you be in 5 years? It's never never never too late unless you're talking about something physically limiting like becoming a wrestler. :-) I feel so much that you feel. I don't have huge...

I agree with everything you said and I wish you a speedy processing!
Heather